Cable management system with adjustable length arm

Abstract

A cable management system includes an adjustable length arm adapted to receive at least one cable in a computer system, and the adjustable length arm is configured to be connected to a first hinge and a second hinge that respectively define first and second opposite ends of the adjustable length arm. The first hinge is connected to a portion of the computing system, and the at least one cable and second hinge are connected to a movable device that moves relative to the portion of the computing system.

1. A cable management system for managing at least one cable of a computer system, the at least one cable connected to a movable device, comprising:
 an adjustable length arm adapted to receive the at least one cable, the adjustable length arm configured to be connected to a first hinge and a second hinge, the first and second hinges respectively defining first and second opposite ends of the adjustable length arm, wherein 
 the second hinge is connected to the movable device, and the first hinge is connected to a portion of the computing system relative to which the movable device moves. 
 
     
     
       2. The cable management system according to  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable length arm includes the first hinge and the second hinge. 
     
     
       3. The cable management system according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second hinges each limit rotation about a single angle axis. 
     
     
       4. The cable management system according to  claim 3 , wherein the rotation axis of the first hinge is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the second hinge. 
     
     
       5. The cable management system according to  claim 1 , further comprising an extension portion for connecting the adjustable length arm to the movable device, the second hinge connecting the extension portion to the adjustable length arm. 
     
     
       6. The cable management system according to  claim 5 , wherein second hinge is positioned at a constant distance away from the movable device. 
     
     
       7. The cable management system according to  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable length arm includes at least two adjustable length arm portions that move relative to one another. 
     
     
       8. The cable management system according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least two adjustable length arm portions move relative to one another along a longitudinal axis of the adjustable length arm. 
     
     
       9. A computer system, comprising:
 a first device; 
 a second device movable relative to the first device; 
 at least one cable connected to the second device; and 
 an adjustable length arm adapted to receive the at least one cable, the adjustable length arm including a first hinge and a second hinge, the first and second hinges respectively defining first and second opposite ends of the adjustable length arm, wherein 
 the first hinge is connected to the first device, and the second hinge is connected to the second device. 
 
     
     
       10. The computer system according to  claim 9 , wherein the first and second hinges each limit rotation about a single angle axis. 
     
     
       11. The computer system according to  claim 10 , wherein the rotation axis of the first hinge is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the second hinge. 
     
     
       12. The computer system according to  claim 9 , further comprising an extension portion for connecting the adjustable length arm to the second device, the second hinge connecting the extension portion to the adjustable length arm. 
     
     
       13. The computer system according to  claim 12 , wherein second hinge is positioned at a constant distance away from the second device. 
     
     
       14. The computer system according to  claim 9 , wherein the adjustable length arm includes at least two adjustable length arm portions that move relative to one another. 
     
     
       15. A server storage system, comprising:
 a server rack; 
 a server movable relative to the server rack; 
 at least one cable connected to the sever; and 
 an adjustable length arm adapted to receive the at least one cable, the adjustable length arm including a first hinge and a second hinge, the first and second hinges respectively defining first and second opposite ends of the adjustable length arm, wherein 
 the second hinge is connected to the server. 
 
     
     
       16. The computer system according to  claim 15 , wherein the first and second hinges each limit rotation about a single angle axis. 
     
     
       17. The computer system according to  claim 6 , wherein the rotation axis of the first hinge is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the second hinge. 
     
     
       18. The computer system according to  claim 16 , further comprising an extension portion for connecting the adjustable length arm to the server, the second hinge connecting the extension portion to the adjustable length arm. 
     
     
       19. The computer system according to  claim 18 , wherein second hinge is positioned at a constant distance away from the server. 
     
     
       20. The computer system according to  claim 15 , wherein the adjustable length arm includes at least two adjustable length arm portions that move relative to one another.